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Paper basics
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of print paper
types before buying large quantities. This section contains the following topics:
• Order Ricoh paper supplies
• Tips for selecting and using paper
• How to Store and Handle Paper to Avoid Paper Jams
Order Ricoh paper supplies
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper.
Tips for selecting and using paper
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Load only one type and one size of paper at a time into a tray or document feeder.
• Make sure the paper is loaded correctly when loading from the input tray or document feeder.
• Do not overload the tray or document feeder.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the following paper in the
tray or document feeder:
– Multipart forms
– Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
– Media with cutouts or perforations
– Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
– Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
– Media that contains staples or clips
How to Store and Handle Paper to Avoid Paper Jams
To help prevent frequent paper jams and maintain the best print quality, it is important to protect the printer
paper from damage caused by improper handling, storage or extremes in temperature, and humidity. Follow the
guidelines and steps in this document for handling and storing the paper you use in your Ricoh printer.
Store printer paper in a controlled environment
Store your printer paper in an enclosed space that is flat, dry, and easily accessible. Follow these guidelines
to protect your printer paper from damage, prevent paper jams, and preserve the quality of your printed
documents.
• Original package. Store the paper in its original package until it is ready for use. The package helps
prevent the paper from being torn, wrinkled, folded or otherwise damaged. It also protects the paper’s
specified moisture content, weight, and other physical characteristics.
• Reseal after opening. When you open the paper package and do not use all the paper, be sure to reseal
the package with tape. This protects the paper from environmental factors and also prevents dust from
accumulating on the paper, which can cause the printer to pick up more than one sheet at a time.
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